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Kasson City Park Board hears costly repair needs at municipal pool and weighs concession changes
Summary
At its Aug. 19 meeting the Kasson City Park Board was told recent storms damaged pool shade structures and umbrellas, producing potentially significant repair costs; members debated replacing slushy machines with shaved-ice equipment, soliciting private sponsorships, and hiring an adult manager for the 2026 season.
Kasson City — The Kasson City Park Board on Aug. 19 was warned that recent wind storms caused substantial damage to shade canopies and umbrella frames at the municipal pool, and members debated equipment repairs, concession options and staffing for 2026.
Staff member said preliminary accounting showed the season’s outlook "is gonna be worse than last year," and reported torn canopies over the slides, bent ribs in umbrella frames and other storm-related damage that may require custom repairs. "The bows, they're a $100 a piece" and a rib repair could run about $170, the staff member said, though full counts are not yet available.
Why it matters: the repairs affect the pool’s ability to provide shade and…
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